Watch VideoNedbank Cup draw: TS Galaxy and Mamelodi Sundowns ready to rewrite Nedbank Cup history

Knox Mutizwa’s Richards Bay FC and Nkosikhona Radebe’s AmaZulu FC will dish up one the the mouth-watering duels of the Nedbank Cup last 16. TS Galaxy will renew their rivalry with Mamelodi Sundownsin the Nedbank Cup last-16 clash, with both sides hoping to rediscover success in one of South Africa’s most prestigious knockout competitions following Wednesday evening’s draw. The 2019 champions Galaxy will face six-time champions Mamelodi Sundowns, who are once again chasing Nedbank Cup glory after falling short in recent seasons.

The Brazilians narrowly missed out in the 2021/22 campaign when they lost to rivalsOrlando Pirates(2-1), while their journey last season ended in disappointment against eventual champions Kaizer Chiefs (2-1) in the semi-finals. Head coach Miguel Cardoso will be eager to see his side add a seventh title as they travel to face the tricky assignment against Galaxy. The Rockets, who were eliminated in the last-16 stage previously, face a demanding challenge against a Sundowns side determined to reassert their dominance on all fronts.

The 2026 edition has already delivered its customary surprises, with defending champions Chiefs unable to retain their crown after suffering a 2–1 defeat to Stellenbosch in the round of 32. In what is also a pick of the draw, Stellies’ reward for that victory is far from straightforward, as they must now travel toface Lamontville Golden Arrows away from home. Arrows advanced comfortably with a 3–0 win over Orbit College and will be looking to further improve after finally overcoming the round of 32 after two failed attempts.

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Pirates, meanwhile, remain among the favourites in this year’s tournament. The Buccaneers have reached the final in each of the past three seasons, winning the first two before finishing runners-up last year against their rivals Chiefs. The ten-time champions will play at home against Motsepe Foundation Championship side Casric Stars as they aim to return to the latter stages once again.

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